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Nationalities
| Number of students |
120 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Filipino |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% Local / 30% International |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish / Mandarin / Filipino |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15-20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
All classes at Beacon Academy for AY 2020-2021 are currently being held online with the hopes of moving into a blended learning set-up for AY 2021-2022. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a non-secular school. We offer World Religion as a class. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma Programme External Exams |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Learning Support Department with full-time teachers |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview, Test, Class Sit in |
| Waiting list |
Dependent on grade level |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Sometimes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00AM |
| School finish time |
3:00AM |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a cafeteria that provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student Council, Model United Nations, World Scholar's Cup, Arts Club, Yearbook Club, Publications Club, Gardening Club, Community Service, Robotics Club, Etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton, and Chess |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
The Beacon Academy is a member of the League of Southern Manila Schools (LSMS) and Inter- Scholastic Schools Association (ISSA) |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Badminton Court, Football Field, Olympic Sized Pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 2009, The Beacon Academy is a learning community that offers students from all backgrounds the opportunity to receive and succeed in a unique, holistic and globally recognised education that enables them to enter a local or international college best fit for their talents and who will make a positive contribution to the country. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The Beacon Academy uses Discussion-Based Learning in our classrooms. |